It should be that family is more of a priority compared to gambling because they are the main responsibility and cannot be replaced by anything, gambling is only a moment and it cannot be a priority, it is just additional entertainment that should be done at a certain time only, it would be very stupid if someone prioritized gambling compared to their own family.

however, in the case you mentioned, I saw that the man was so stressed by his own wife who kept asking him for money, we can't blame him for completely falling into unhealthy gambling activities because he didn't get the support he needed to think healthily. let's hope that he can get out of the problem.